2013 House Bill 5086 / Public Act 206

Revise homestead income tax credit

Introduced in the House

Oct. 17, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Cindy Denby (R-47)

To establish that a person who is blind is considered equivalent to “disabled” for purposes of eligibility for an income tax credit against property taxes imposed on a person’s primary residence.

Referred to the Committee on Tax Policy

Nov. 13, 2013

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

Amendment offered by Rep. Theresa Abed (D-71)

To reverse the provision of Gov. Rick Snyder's income tax overhaul and business tax cut that partially eliminated some of the state income tax exemptions for pension income.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Collene Lamonte (D-91)

To repeal the provision of Gov. Rick Snyder's tax reform and business tax cut that capped the value of income tax credits granted for payment of “homestead” property taxes.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jon Switalski (D-28)

To index for inflation the value of the principal residence property tax credit that those with income below a certain level are allowed to claim against their income tax, and immediately raise it to $1,300.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Nov. 14, 2013

Passed in the House 110 to 0 (details)

Received in the Senate

Dec. 3, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Finance

Dec. 11, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.

Dec. 12, 2013

Passed in the Senate 38 to 0 (details)

To establish that a person who is blind is considered equivalent to “disabled” for purposes of eligibility for an income tax credit against property taxes imposed on a person’s primary residence.

Signed by Gov. Rick Snyder

Dec. 21, 2013